When a tumor blocks the bile duct, bile can back up into the gallbladder, causing it to swell. This gallbladder enlargement may be visible on imaging scans like CT or MRI and, in some cases, felt as a lump under the right side of the rib cage. Though not usually painful, this symptom can be a clue that the tumor is affecting nearby digestive structures.

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